TROUBLING WATER SITUATION IN PAYSON DISCUSSED AT APRIL 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; WATERING RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT

A recent photograph of the pier at Big East Reservoir illustrates the effects that several years of severe drought and a winter with little snow have had on Payson's water reserves.   Payson City leaders highlighted the troubling water situation at the April 1, 2015, city council meeting, and made a call for conservation among the local population.  A notice issued by Payson City this week details water restrictions that are now in effect.  Photo courtesy of Payson City.

NOTICE 

The Pressurized Irrigation System will be energized on April 13, 2015.  Please make sure that your sprinkling system is ready.

Due to the severe drought conditions in the City of Payson and pursuant to section 10.10.2 of the Payson City Ordinances, the water superintendent is imposing the following watering restrictions effective immediately:

All water users with odd numbered addresses shall water only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

All water users with even numbered addresses shall water only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

There shall be NO watering on Sunday, as this allows the system to recover.

Watering times are from midnight to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to midnight.  Restrict watering times to 20 minutes or less per station or area.

Large water users, Churches, Schools and City parks will water during the day so that the residents 

will have sufficient pressure to water their properties during the designated times.

City employees will be enforcing the water restrictions with citations and or disconnection from the Pressurized Irrigation System.

Thank you for working with Payson City in this effort to prolong our irrigation water through the remainder of the watering season.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.